Estimator

Lindquist Machine Corporation; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Paid vacation and holidays

Health and dental insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with employer match and profit‑

Education reimbursement and prof. dev.

Job summary

Lindquist Machine Corporation in Green Bay, WI, seeks an experienced estimator to review RFQs, blueprints, 3D models, tolerances, and technical requirements to produce accurate customer quotes.

You will develop estimates for material, labor, setup, cycle time, tooling, and outside services; determine efficient machining methods; and partner with engineering and shop leadership to confirm manufacturability and estimating assumptions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating or quoting experience in machining or precision manufacturing.
• Strong blueprint-reading and GD&T skills.
• Working knowledge of CNC milling and turning operations.
• Strong shop math, Excel, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, engineering, and shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Review RFQs, blueprints, 3D models, tolerances, and technical requirements.
• Develop estimates for material, labor, setup, cycle time, tooling, and outside services.
• Determine efficient manufacturing methods for CNC milling, turning, and related operations.
• Partner with engineering and shop leadership to confirm manufacturability and estimating assumptions.
• Prepare competitive customer quotes and use win/loss feedback to continuously improve estimating accuracy.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T

CNC milling

CNC turning

Estimating

Excel

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

• Review RFQs, blueprints, 3D models, tolerances, and technical requirements.
• Develop estimates for material, labor, setup, cycle time, tooling, and outside services.
• Determine efficient manufacturing methods for CNC milling, turning, and related operations.
• Partner with engineering and shop leadership to confirm manufacturability and estimating assumptions.
• Prepare competitive customer quotes and use win/loss feedback to continuously improve estimating accuracy.

What You Need

• 3+ years of estimating or quoting experience in machining, a job shop, or precision manufacturing.
• Strong blueprint-reading and GD&T skills.
• Working knowledge of CNC machining, including milling, turning, setup, and cycle-time drivers.
• Strong shop math, Excel, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, engineering, and the shop floor.

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive salary plus performance-based bonus opportunities
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Health and dental insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing opportunities
• Education reimbursement and professional development support